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Horror Movies on Disney Plus to watch with the family
Hey everyone and welcome to Owl Book World! Today I wanted to talk about horror movies on Disney Plus.
Honestly, I think a lot of us don’t really think about Disney really having horror movies. At least we don’t think about them having the type of horror movie that comes to mind when we as adults think of horror.
Most of us think about horror movies being really scary, creepy, or gory. They have a combination of those three things. To adults, I don’t think horror movies on Disney Plus would really be scary or creepy. They are definitely not going to be gory.
But just because these scary movies on Disney Plus aren’t exactly scary they are still really good to watch for kids or those who get scared easily. Most of them might bring some nostalgia if you grew up being a Disney kid.
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If you’re anything like me then you probably think that there are way too many streaming services out there. After Netflix, it seems like they are popping up everywhere and that means more money coming out of our bank accounts. That’s partly why I started to do some research on some free streaming services and maybe start eliminating some of the ones we are paying for.
Don’t get me wrong I love having access to movies and shows right at my fingertips. It makes it easier on me like I’m sure it makes things easier for everyone else. But!! It is getting so expensive it just might be more logical to go back to cable. Then we would have mostly everything at our fingertips. That is everything but the original shows and movies that are on these different platforms.
So, are there any streaming platforms where we can watch certain things for free? Instead of letting them pile up and getting well over the price point of what cable ever was, there are other alternatives we can do. I do have to say that the only downside is that if you like some of the originals that some of these streaming services have then that can be kind of a bummer.
I do have to say that a lot of the original content that I do enjoy is pretty much all on Netflix. There are some I have tried on other services but I just couldn’t get into them. Because of that, I’m free to not worry about what streaming services I am on.
So, what are the best free streaming services and what are their downsides?
Free Streaming services
A few of these free streaming services are ones we have used while there are others I have either never heard of or didn’t even know were a thing. But at least now you are able to try out some new streaming services that will cost you nothing.
Peacock
So I have mixed feelings about Peacock.
We do have it and there have been several shows and movies that we have watched on there. My only issue with them is that it seems like they are trying their hardest to get you to select a plan that actually costs money.
There are tons of free movies and shows on there but they do have some that are locked until you pay for the platform.
I do suggest at least trying Peacock. There have been quite a few movies and shows that we have watched on there and I do feel like the free version is worth it.
Freevee
So, I’m a little surprised because I have not heard of Freevee.
I think this goes to show that I really haven’t been watching tv much lately.
This is one free streaming service that I’m going to have to try and see if there’s anything I might enjoy on it. This is an Amazon service so you know they are probably finding a way to earn some money through it. If you have used this service then let me know in the comments what you think about it!
Vudu
When I did some research for this blog post Vudu was one of the free streaming services that popped up. I have heard of this one but I didn’t really know much about it. I do kind of feel like I have been sleeping on this one.
Looking more into it there are several movies on there that I have never heard of but there are a couple that I have.
I know I know it seems like I haven’t heard of the movies on quite a few of these. With COVID I feel like I have been out of the loop with any type of movie or show.
So, who knows. You might actually know some of the movies that are streaming on a lot of these streaming services.
Redbox
Don’t get me wrong I knew about Redbox. I have known about Redbox for a while.
What I didn’t know is that they have a free streaming service.
As I look more into it though those that are free are ones that I have never even heard of. There are a few here and there that I have heard of before but there are more I haven’t heard of than I actually have.
I say that Redbox is a free streaming service that I would actually check out. Who knows there might be some movies that you actually watch.
Let me know if it sounds more interesting to you than it did to me.
Pluto TV
Plut Tv is actually one that we use. When we canceled our cable this was the first thing that we got. It’s one that I absolutely love because there were certain things on cable that I really enjoyed watching. Now I am able to watch some of those things on Pluto TV.
The only downside is that some of the things on here are a bit old. There are no original shows or movies. It’s pretty much just a mock-up of actual cable.
If you’re okay with that then I would suggest getting this free streaming service.
Tubi
I’m going, to be honest. I have actually been sleeping on Tubi.
I’m not really sure why I haven’t looked into free streaming services a whole lot sooner.
From what I can tell it seems like there are a lot of popular movies on Tubi. There are quite a few movies that I wouldn’t mind watching over again.
Since I haven’t used this service before I can’t say that I fully recommend using this one. But it does seem like Tubi is a little bit more worth it than the rest of the services.
If you use this service then let me know what you think!
Crackle
This is the first time that I’m actually hearing about Crackle and I think there’s a good reason for that.
Looking more into it it seems like a lot of the stuff that they have on there is pretty old. Most of it I haven’t even heard of it.
I don’t know if I fully suggest this one because of that. However, I do recommend looking into it because there might be some things you might enjoy on there.
Not only that but you might recognize some of the movies and shows on there even though I don’t.
Xumo
So, it seems like Xumo is very similar to Pluto TV. It basically mimics cable and allows you to watch just like you would with actual cable.
The only difference is that Xumo seems to have a little bit more options. You can watch movies and tv shows on both but Xumo gives you them upfront.
Both of them seem like a really good option in order to replace your cable.
Hopefully, this list helps you figure out what streaming services you want to start using. A least all of these are free and you can go through your other streaming services and see what you can maybe get rid of.
What free streaming services do you use? Let me know in the comments if there are any free streaming services I may have missed!
If you are trying to figure out what to watch check out my horror movies about witches, summer horror movies, Horror movies for beginners, Horror movies based on books.
Horror Movies about Witches that you should really watch
Lately, I have started realizing that I haven’t read or watched many horror movies about witches. I haven’t really even thought about horror and witches together in a while. Whenever I think about movies that have witches all I can really think about is Harry Potter. I know I know it’s kind of a shame. Considering that Harry Potter pretty much shaped my life with the books and when the movies come out. That’s what my life revolved around, and I loved the perspective of these types of witches. As I grew older, I did like the idea of witches actually being scary.
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Have you been wanting to try and watch horror movies but you don’t know where to start? I have accumulated a list of horror movies for beginners that is perfect for those who don’t know where to start. Most of these movies do have a little bit of gore, but they aren’t as bad compared to other movies. Most of these movies are pretty popular and are very well known. I wanted to include them because they are popular for a reason.
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School is almost out for summer and that means that the kids are going to need something to do! For this situation, I do mean kids that are at an appropriate age. And that is as long as you’re okay with them watching it as well. This summer horror movies list isn’t just for those getting out of school.
This list is for adults as well because I know there are a lot of you who probably like horror movies year-round. I love when they revolve around the summer because they shouldn’t just revolve around Halloween and fall. Hopefully, you enjoy these horror movies as much as I do!
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Are you a big fan of haunted house movies? If you’re here I’m assuming you are! Or you could be just looking for more things to watch. Either way, I’m hoping some of these are movies you have never seen before. Granted you may have at least heard of them before but just haven’t gotten to them. If that’s the case then this is your sign to get your butt up and watch them.
All of these movies are ones that I have seen before. Some I have really enjoyed while others I may not have enjoyed so much. I usually always include stuff that I may not have enjoyed because who knows, you may enjoy it a lot more than I did. Not only that I really enjoy creating a variety on my lists because not everyone is going to enjoy the same things as me. Life would be boring if that was the case.
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I know just about everyone loves binge-watching movies and tv shows. At least I know a lot of people around my age and younger do. Who can really blame them? There are times I would rather watch the show before I read the book though. I think that’s because I don’t want to be disappointed in the show and actually enjoy it before I decide to read the book. I know that’s backward. There are just so many adaptations that I don’t enjoy at all because I read the book first. So here is a list of Tv Shows based on books.
Most of these shows are on various different streaming services if you are wanting to check them out. Hopefully, some of these are ones you haven’t heard of and are ones that you would be really interested in reading.
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Tv Shows based on Books
Are you looking for some tv shows to binge-watch? I know I am! I know I have gotten to the point where I want to watch something that will take me a little bit to actually finish. For some reason, I have been wanting to watch something that I can actually kind of invest in. I want to be able to invest in the characters and the actual story. So, if you’re anything like me and like books as well then you might want some tv shows based on books.
Let me know in the comments if there are any I missed.
Big Little Lies
Madeline is funny and passionate. She remembers everything and forgives no one. Celeste is a beautiful woman who is able to make the world stop and stare. Unfortunately, she is paying the price for the illusion of perfection. Jane is a single mom and new to town. She’s young and another mom assumed she was the nanny. But Jane comes with a mysterious past and huge sadness beyond her years. All three women are at a crossroads and are brought together in a scary way.
I’m not really sure what has held me back from watching this show but I really need to get to it. I’m not completely sure if I want to read the book or not. Not that it doesn’t sound good. I just think this is one of the few shows I would rather watch instead of read.
Looking For Alaska
Looking for Alaska follows Miles Halter who is fascinated with famous last words. He’s also tired of his safe life at home. When he leaves for boarding school he tries to find himself.
For me pretty much all of John Green’s books are really good. To be honest I can’t really remember a lot about this one because it has been YEARS since I have read the book. Looking for Alaska is actually streaming through Hulu if you are interested in watching it.
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars follows a group of girls who lost a friend when they were a little bit younger. But now a few years later they start getting text messages from someone who signs it as A. Their lost friend use to sign things as A but they all assumed she was dead. Why is she coming back with a vengeance?
I actually just finished the Pretty Little Liars series a few days ago. I have to admit that I like the ending of the books a little better than I did the show but overall I like the show better than I did the books. The girls seem so much more whiney in the books than in the show. It could be because I actually listened to the audiobook rather than physically reading the book.
If you ever plan on watching The original Pretty Little Liars or maybe want to watch the new one when it is released, I do suggest reading the books. There is a ton of difference and the person in charge of the show changed up a lot of things that were completely different in the book. Some of the changes I really liked while others not so much.
Dexter
Dexter works as a forensic scientist in Miami. He’s really good at his job and he is able to figure out quickly what happened to the bodies. But his mind doesn’t work like other people. Dexter has killed people before and he will do it again. From the beginning, his father has told him to use it for good rather than killing innocent people, and ever since he has used it to kill those who are bad.
I have tried watching the show a couple of times but for some reason, I always wind up getting distracted away from it. The concept of it has always really interested me. The fact that someone with these really dark interests can in fact use that ability for good. At least kind of use it for good. This is one I really need to try and get to soon.
Mind Hunter
For true crime junkies, Mind Hunter follows special agent John Douglas. He has hunted down some of the most notorious criminals along with interviewing some of the biggest criminals.
Mind Hunter is definitely one I need to look into reading and watching. True Crime isn’t something I’m fully invested in like some people are but there are some things that really catch my attention. Mind Hunter is one of them. I mean can you imagine being a big special agent and getting to tackle some of the most notorious killers? It would be scary, of course, but I have always been interested in getting inside of their heads.
Shadow Hunters
A long time ago I did try to read Shadow Hunters. It’s been a while but I can’t really remember why I stopped it because I do remember liking it a little bit. Now when it comes to the book I had bought it before the show even started. I hate to admit that I haven’t even read it yet. For some reason, after I bought it I wound up losing interest in it. I want to fix that though because the story seemed really interesting and had a cool concept. It almost feels like I’m missing out on it.
The story follows Clary Fray as she goes to a club to have a little bit of fun. After being there for a bit she doesn’t expect to see three tattooed people kill someone in the club.
Have you watched any of these shows? If not have you read any of the books? Make sure to bookmark this post and let me know what you think of them when you get to them! Let me know in the comments if there are any tv shows based on books that I may have missed!
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Horror Movies Based on books that you should read
Have you been interested in reading horror books that have been turned into a movie? I know I have. Most of these I have actually already seen the movie for and had never realized that they were based on books. In most cases, the book is always better than the movie so make you check out these horror movies based on books.
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About the movie OLD
Old follows a group of families that go on vacation to a place that they have never heard of. It’s a place that popped up on all of their computers and they ultimately decided to go. At first, it’s a fun trip where the kids make new friends. But when the resort owner sends the family to a private beach things ultimately go wrong. The kids start to age and ultimately the grown-up do too but they don’t realize it at first. Will the family be able to escape? You can find the movie trailer here.
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